Category: Movies
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X-Men: Days of Future Past Should Have Been the Finale
I could just say ‘this movie retcons X3 and Origins out of existence’, and that would be sufficient reason to call it a masterpiece. But that probably wouldn’t be enough for an article, so we’ll dive a little deeper than that. Days of Future Past was put in a bizarre position. It had to tie…
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Really is That Good*
I bet you’re wondering what the asterisk is for. Don’t worry. We’ll get there. Into the Spider-Verse is a masterpiece. It genuinely revolutionized American animation as we know it. No matter how many times I watch it, I always have a good time with it. If ever there was a perfect movie, it’s that one.…
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The Wolverine Was Almost Good
Well, at least it ain’t Origins again. The Wolverine is a weird one. I’d be willing to bet you don’t even remember that this movie existed. Understandable; it’s sandwiched right between First Class and Days of Future Past, both of which are really solid and enjoyable movies. Whereas this one is… …wait. This one is…
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X-Men: First Class is Really Good
Man, these movies are weird. One minute, you’ll be watching an okay movie. Then you’ll be watching a really good one! After that, you’ll watch one of the most terrible super hero movies you could find. It’s a rollercoaster! Anyways, First Class is awesome. In the 1960s, Mutant extremist Klaus Schmidt is preparing to heat…
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Is X-Men Origins: Wolverine Really That Bad?
Yes, yes, oh my GOD yes! This movie is terrible! It’s not even the funny kind of bad, it just hurts to watch! The Fox X-Men movies have always had an odd fixation on Wolverine. Remember when Rogue was the main character? Because they certainly don’t. It’s Logan or it’s no one. As a result,…
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